July 1, 2022
Questions? Contact us at 713-229-0900
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Celebrate the 4th of July in Woodland Heights |
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Come celebrate the 4th of July with friends, family and neighbors at the Norhill Esplanade @ Euclid – Sunday, July 4th.
We'll be decorating bicycles beginning at 9 a.m. followed by a parade around the esplanade.
Constables will be on patrol to help keep the area clear and safe for the kiddos. Expect fun, excitement and refreshments.
It's going to be HOT, so don't forget your sunscreen and to wear proper attire!
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Greater Northside Management District will be closed on Monday, July 4, 2022, for the Fourth of July holiday.
If you have a non-emergency matter, you may reach Rebecca Reyna at 281-914-0652 and leave a message.
- For All Emergencies, call 911
- For Non-Emergencies, call 713-884-3131
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Maintenance and repairs to White Oak Bayou |
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Over the next six months, Harris County Flood Control District will be conducting maintenance and repairs to short stretches of White Oak Bayou between Hogan Street and 43rd Street. The Hike-and-Bike Trails may also need to be closed for safety reasons while the work is being done.
Click here to view current trail closures and detours.
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HOV/HOT lanes to open this weekend
for summer pilot program
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The Express Lanes that help you avoid traffic on weekdays will soon be open seven days a week as part of a regional pilot mobility program approved by METRO's Board of Directors.
HOV/HOT (Express) Lanes managed by METRO will be open on weekends beginning Saturday, July 2, through Monday, September 5. This includes the Fourth of July and Labor Day holidays. Weekend and holiday operations will follow the same schedule, occupancy requirements and tolls as weekdays.
Lanes included in the pilot program run down the middle of Interstate 45, U.S. Highway 59 and U.S. Highway 290. Click here for schedules and toll rates.
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The Houston Health Department operates 11 multi-service centers where residents can go to stay cool. Find a list of locations and more details here. To be notified when emergency cooling centers open, please register for AlertHouston notifications or call 3-1-1.
Reliant's Beat the Heat portable air conditioner program assists eligible seniors, disabled individuals and families without means to cool their homes.
Please call the Harris County Area Agency on Aging at 832-393-4301 to learn more.
If you have home cooling concerns, please call the Houston Health Department Eligibility Service Center at 832-393-4984.
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Free COVID booster shots are available |
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Houston’s CDC COVID-19 Community Level is currently MEDIUM. The latest 14-day average COVID-19 positivity rate is 21.1% and the wastewater virus load is 502% of the baseline.
HHD-operated sites are located across the city and can be found at HoustonHealth.org or by calling
832-393-4220.
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Are you ready for hurricane season? |
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The 2022 hurricane season kicked off June 1 and lasts through November 30.
Click here to view the Harris County Hurricane Preparedness Guide in English or Espanol (scroll down to "Hurricane Preparedness and Recovery").
People who anticipate needing evacuation assistance during an emergency or disaster can register with the State of Texas Emergency Assistance Registry online or by calling 2-1-1. Registration is available for people with disabilities or with access and functional needs, such as those with limited mobility, communication barriers, or requiring additional medical assistance during an emergency event.
Blind or visually impaired individuals may access emergency preparedness tips at sightintosound.org.
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Your input is needed
regarding the region's transportation
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How is your internet service? |
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Apply for a Hispanic Health Coalition scholarship |
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The Hispanic Health Coalition’s annual Scholarship is offering three $2,000 scholarships to Hispanic and Latino students pursuing a career in a health care profession. The scholarship application deadline is July 15, 2022. Learn more and apply at https://hispanic-health.org/.
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Leonel Castillo Early Childhood STEM Academy is enrolling 3-to 5 year-old children in their full-day pre-K and kindergarten programs. The campus is a community-based public school in partnership with Harris County Precinct 2 that offers small classes, STEM instruction, social and emotional learning, free meals and more.
Call 713-640-3740 for more information and to schedule a tour of the academy.
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Will your child be ready for school? |
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Houston Police Department
is educating youth about law enforcement
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The Houston Police Department has partnered with The Houston Health Department and My Brother's Keeper Houston on "Law & the Community: A Win-Win" that provides an interactive learning environment where youth are taught how to interact with police.
Youth and law enforcement listen and learn from each other while building trust. Click here to learn more about the program.
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Ecclesia Lindale's free events
6615 Irvington Blvd, Houston 77022
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Employment assistance at SER |
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SER is a nonprofit community organization that educates and equips people in the Texas Gulf Coast Region who come from low-income backgrounds or who have significant barriers to employment. SER believes the power and purpose of work can transform lives and communities.
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Greater Northside Management District
business highlights
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Would you like to have your business,
restaurant or event featured in our newsletter?
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Send us an update, and we'll gladly feature it in our newsletter!
If you have a picture, that helps to draw the eye to the article. Please give us at least a two-weeks notice!
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The Greater Northside Management District's Butterfly Pocket Park on Fulton won the award for On-the-Ground Projects Under $500K in the 2020 Houston-Galveston Area Council Parks and Natural Areas Award Program. Each year, H-GAC honors projects that serve as models for planning and implementation for parks and natural areas in the region. |
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